Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 versus IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ .
Published on September 29, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 40 ingredients
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 40 ingredients
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ 37 ingredients
Zinc Oxide • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Sorbitan Stearate • Dimethicone • Caprylic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract • Peg-8 • Carbomer • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Linoleate • Teprenone • Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract • Polygonum Aviculare Extract • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Plankton Extract • Micrococcus Lysate
Zinc Oxide 9.3% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Methacrylamidolauric Acid Copolymer • Caprylyl Methicone • Phenoxyethanol • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Cetearyl Dimethicone • Polyisobutene • Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Erythritol • Lecithin • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Homarine Hcl • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Micrococcus Lysate • Plankton Extract • Ergothioneine • Phospholipids
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMaelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 36.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is an antioxidant.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 38.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 39.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
We don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate.
Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 40.
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Maelove The Sun Protector SPF 30 40 ingredients
IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+ 37 ingredients
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